Boris Blai
Boris Blai (July 24, 1893 – June 28, 1985) was an American sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]
Boris Blai | |
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| Born | July 24, 1893 Rivne, Ukraine |
| Died | June 28, 1985 (aged 91) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
In 1935, Blai founded and became the dean of the Stella Elkins Tyler School of Art, which is now part of Temple University.[2] Two of Blai's sculptures are publicly accessible on the Temple campus: a large bust of Temple's founder Russell Conwell which decorates Conwell's grave site, and a small statue of Johnnie Ring, Conwell's orderly during the Civil War. [3]
References
- "Boris Blai". Olympedia. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- "Boris Blai Personal Papers". temple.edu. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- "Artist: Boris Blai". philart.net. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
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